Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
Finasteride can cause oily skin and acne due to increased testosterone or sensitivity of androgen receptors. Some users find dutasteride results in less oily skin compared to finasteride.
A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincare routine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.